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edit realised that the username in the title and post had a bit chopped off
this post was submitted on 01 Nov 2023
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What do these drain flies live off of? What was their habitat before they (I assume) lived in drains?
Just in general what can you tell me about these?
According to wikipedia
'....they feed on bacteria and can become problematic...In small numbers, the larvae are sometimes considered beneficial, as their strong jaws can cut through the hair and sludge waste in drains which might otherwise form clogs....'
As to habitat prior to humans building drains and shower stalls etc, probably stagnant water, but I'm just speculating
edit according to wikipedia '...live in aquatic to semi-terrestrial or sludge-based habitats...'
thank you TIL! I always wondered about these